Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Mavenir, Ooredoo, Zankore, EAAIF, 5G Antenna, among others.
Mavenir Introduces AI-Driven Telco Cloud Platform to Accelerate 5G Operations
Mavenir has launched a new AI-powered telecom cloud platform designed to simplify network operations and help communication service providers manage increasingly complex 5G environments. The cloud-native solution integrates artificial intelligence, intelligent orchestration, and automation to optimize network performance, reduce operational costs, and speed up service deployment. The platform enables operators to automate lifecycle management, improve resource utilization, strengthen network monitoring through predictive analytics, and enhance overall service quality. Built to support scalable and flexible telecom networks, the solution also helps operators introduce new enterprise and consumer services more efficiently while improving network resilience and accelerating digital transformation across next-generation mobile infrastructure.
Ooredoo Leads $800 Million Investment to Build Africa’s AI Infrastructure
Qatar’s Ooredoo is leading an $800 million investment to develop Zankore, a new artificial intelligence platform aimed at expanding AI infrastructure across Africa. The initiative will establish advanced AI computing capabilities, regional data centers, and high-performance digital infrastructure to support governments, enterprises, researchers, and technology startups. The investment is expected to accelerate AI adoption across multiple industries while strengthening Africa’s digital economy and improving access to advanced computing resources. For Ooredoo, the project represents a strategic expansion beyond traditional telecommunications into AI, cloud services, and digital infrastructure, reinforcing its focus on innovation while supporting the continent’s growing demand for advanced technology and digital transformation.
EAAIF Invests $82.8 Million to Expand African Telecom Towers and Fiber Networks
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund has committed $82.8 million to strengthen telecommunications infrastructure through investments in telecom towers in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the expansion of a pan-African fiber network. The funding will improve broadband availability, increase mobile network coverage, and enhance digital connectivity in underserved communities across the region. Expanded tower infrastructure and high-capacity fiber networks are expected to improve service reliability, support rising demand for mobile and internet services, and accelerate digital inclusion. The investment also promotes long-term economic development by enabling greater access to digital services, enterprise connectivity, cloud applications, and modern communications infrastructure across Africa.
European Consortium Advances Space-Based 5G Antenna Innovation
A new European consortium has been formed to accelerate the development of advanced antenna technologies that will enable seamless integration between satellite and terrestrial 5G networks. Bringing together leading organizations from the telecommunications and space sectors, the initiative focuses on developing next-generation antenna systems capable of supporting future non-terrestrial networks and expanding global connectivity. The project aims to strengthen Europe’s leadership in satellite communications while improving resilient broadband services for remote, mobile, and underserved regions. By combining expertise from both industries, the consortium will support future digital infrastructure, enhance communication reliability, and accelerate innovation in space-based telecommunications and next-generation wireless connectivity.
SHAFANA FAZAL